YAC


Latest Past Events

RAWK READS: Junk Journaling Workshop

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo

Discover the magic of turning scraps into stories.
In this Junk Journal Workshop, you’ll create a personalized journal using recycled materials, art, and writing prompts. Explore your creativity, express yourself freely, and leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake made by you. Free to attend | $5 suggested donation to support programs.

RAWK READS Block Party

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo

RAWK with us on Thursday, August 7th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at our annual RAWK Reads Block Party hosted by our one and only Youth Advisory Council! Join us in the back parking lot at 802 S. Westnedge Ave. as we celebrate our youth, amplify their stories, and RAWK out the summer!

We can’t wait to feature our latest RAWK publication, our Summer 2025 Anthology, which will be available for purchase in our RAWK ‘N Shop storefront along with exclusive merchandise from local youth entrepreneurs.

This FREE event is open to all youth, families, and community members alike. Enjoy live performances by local youth artists and dig into some delicious food, free of charge. There will also be book giveaways, games and prizes, and so much more.

Youth Advisory Council Meeting

Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo

The RAWK Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of young people dedicated to guiding and advancing the RAWK mission by working directly with our Executive Director, Dr. Kandace Lavender on research and development projects, event planning, and more.